Christina has a Bachelor's degree in Business, Management and
Economics with a concentration in Human Resources, as well as an
advanced certificate in Human Resource Management. She has worked
for the university for over 14 years and comes to RENEW with a
great amount of experience.

Susan Spierre Clark is a RENEW Policy & Planning Specialist
and Research Assistant Professor who focuses on decision-making for
improving the sustainability and resilience of critical
infrastructure systems to climate change. Her research aligns with
the Climate Change and Urban Sustainability focus areas,
emphasizing the social processes that are required for designing,
operating, and managing resilient infrastructure systems which
allow for disaster aversion through adaptive responses.

“I became an urban planner because as a native
Buffalonian, I know that the environment one grows up in shapes who
they are. I want to help shape the built environment and play an
active role in Buffalo’s renaissance.”

"I am excited to be working back in my hometown on green
infrastructure projects that enhance the overall quality of life in
the city. The Buffalo Sewer Authority is the driving force behind
many innovative and sustainable practices which are helping to make
Buffalo a model for other rust belt cities who are faced with
similar challenges."

Climate change is the single most pressing global issue facing
society today; one estimate suggests that a climate-induced global
sea level rise of just one meter will cost 28 trillion US dollars
to world economies.

In addition to the most basic need for safe drinking water, the
availablity of good quality freshwater affects nearly every aspect
of modern life, including energy resources, food production,
transportation, manufacturing, and recreation, as well as
supporting ecological well-being and the ecosystem services on
which life depends.